Wayne Eyre
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Canadian military likely lacks capacity to lead Haiti mission: Gen. Wayne EyreOfficials in Ottawa say the U.S. has lobbied hard for Canada to take on the role, and U.S. President Joe Biden may carry that message again when he visits Ottawa.CanadaMar 9
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Canadian jets did not take down object over Yukon due to weather delays: military chiefWhy weren't Canadians informed sooner of the emergence of a Chinese spy balloon or a flying object over Yukon? What top defence leaders say.CanadaMar 7
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Military recruiting issues in West raise challenges for defending democracy: defence chiefGen. Wayne Eyre said he worries that Canada's military is not ready for the challenges the future holds as the global security situation continues "deteriorating."CanadaJan 29
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‘History will tell’ if Canada’s military facing new decade of darkness: defence chief"History will tell," said Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre in an interview with The West Block's Mercedes Stephenson, airing in full on Sunday.CanadaJan 28
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Is Canada’s military ready for the challenges ahead? ‘No,’ says defence chiefReadiness issues have left Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre feeling 'concerned,' he told 'The West Block' host Mercedes Stephenson in an interview, aired Sunday.CanadaJan 27
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Canada’s defence chief was warned military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate may not be legalA memo suggested a universal mandate was unnecessary to protect the health of the Canadian Armed Forces.CanadaOct 24, 2022
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Military recruiting issues may be ‘more serious’ than senior ranks letting on: HillierUntil the recruitment issue is addressed, the Canadian Forces will continue to be "in a huge amount of trouble," retired Gen. Rick Hillier warned.CanadaOct 23, 2022
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Canadian Armed Forces chief orders halt to non-essential activities amid personnel crisisDramatic action is needed to ensure the military has the troops it needs to respond to growing demands and threats at home and abroad, Gen. Wayne Eyre says.CanadaOct 6, 2022
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Liberal government defends military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid reviewThe Canadian Armed Forces has required since December that all troops receive two shots of a recognized COVID-19 vaccine or face disciplinary proceedings.HealthSep 29, 2022
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COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Canadian military will be ‘tweaked,’ says defence chiefGen. Wayne Eyre defended the mandate, saying the Canadian Forces is the country's "insurance policy" and its members must be prepared.HealthAug 9, 2022
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